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Loaded Baked Squash
Ingredients
  • 2 small acorn squash- or other small varieties
  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 Tbs dried sage
  • 1 Tbs olive oil or other high heat oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cut the squash in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Wrap each half individually in foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until the meat of the squash is soft.

  2. Place 1 Tbs of oil into a skillet and warm.

  3. Add the hamburger and cook until browned. Add the sage, and let cook for 1 minute, stirring to incorporate. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.

  4. When the squash is cooked, scoop the seasoned cooked meat on top, and sprinkle shredded cheese.
  5. If desired, place back in the oven to melt the cheese. Add yogurt and any other desired toppings just before serving.
Recipe Notes

Topping Ideas: shredded cheese, homemade yogurt, honey-cured bacon, chopped parsley or other fresh herbs, salt & pepper